Lead Hydraulics & Hydrology Engineer – VA

H&H; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)

Job summary

H&H is seeking a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer in Reston, VA to lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and coordinate multi-discipline design projects. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering and 5+ years in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a VDOT concentration, plus Virginia PE licensure or comity eligibility.

You will mentor EITs, manage resources, review plans and specifications, and support environmental permitting across major projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with 5+ years in Hydraulics & Hydrology, concentration on VDOT.
• Licensed Virginia PE; comity eligibility acceptable.
• Ability to validate design computations and develop construction cost estimates.
• Experience with environmental permitting and design guidance (FHWA, USACE, AASHTO).

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to independently execute and coordinate design projects.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of drainage systems and bridge/culvert studies.
• Track effort and manage resources across projects.
• Coordinate design elements with project partners and team members.
• Provide mentoring to EITs and Designers.
• Oversee drainage design to support schematic designs and PS&E in VA.

Skills

Civil engineering

Hydraulics & Hydrology

VDOT concentration

PE licensure (Virginia)

Client meetings

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Design review

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HY-8

SRH-2D

HydroCAD

Storm & Sanitary Analysis

MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads)

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS software

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

H&H is seeking a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer in Reston, VA to lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and coordinate multi-discipline design projects. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering and 5+ years in Hydraulics & Hydrology with a VDOT concentration, plus Virginia PE licensure or comity eligibility.

You will mentor EITs, manage resources, review plans and specifications, and support environmental permitting across major projects.